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Upcoming Events

02.25.12

Join us for our weekly storytime, every Saturday at 3:00PM!

02.25.12

The Nashville Jazz Workshop begins a series of Saturday afternoon concerts at Parnassus Books.

02.27.12

Taylor Polites will be in the store to sign and read from his book, The Rebel Wife.

03.08.12

Over the past five decades, Cyril Vetter's career has spanned a variety of industries, including music, broadcasting and publishing. In his latest book, Dirtdobber Blues, he focuses on the life and career of Butch Hornsby. Joined by musician Will Kimbrough, who will perform some of Hornsby's music, Vetter will present a compelling multimedia event.

 

We have an entire section of our store devoted to children’s books. Bring the whole family.

Welcome to Parnassus Books!

 
 
 

    

Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore located in Nashville, TN and started by best-selling author Ann Patchett and publishing veteran Karen Hayes.

In Greek mythology, Mount Parnassus was the home of literature, learning, and music. We will be Nashville's Parnassus by providing a refuge for Nashvillians of all ages who share in the love of the written word. We will partner with and support local writers and artists, businesses and institutions. We will strive to bring readers the best books in literature, non-fiction, children's books, local interest and the arts in both printed and digital formats. We will provide venues for writers to connect with readers, and readers to connect with books. By doing this we hope to complement and add to the rich cultural character of the Athens of the South.

Also be sure to check out Parnassus Books Junior -- our section dedicated exclusively to kids and young adults! 

 

 

 

 

We are Located at:

3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14

Nashville, TN  37215

Phone: 615.953.2243

Open: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm and Sun 12pm-5pm

 

Media Coverage

NY Times

Read Ann Patchett’s piece on The New York Times
about bookstores in America... including Parnassus

Chap 16

Read an interview with Ann
and Karen on Chapter16.org

NPR

Listen to Ann Patchett’s interview
on Marketplace (heard on NPR)

 

 

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